Hints & Tips

The judges will be looking for hard facts rather than bland statements or unsupported assertions. It may be useful or appropriate to include:

• A brief description of the individual, team, organisation, initiative or product

• A brief description of aims and achievements, with specific examples to illustrate why the nomination deserves to win

• Particular issues or challenges faced and how these were addressed

• If the work was innovative or broke new ground, state how

• What are the views of children and families about the nominated individual or service

• Have they been involved in the development of a service?

• Give details of any partners involved

• Evidence of success. Supporting material could include:

                                   ◊ Printed or online material produced as part of a project

                                   ◊ Testimonials or supporting statements

                                   ◊ Research, inspection or evaluation reports

                                   ◊ Details of awards, kitemarks etc

                                   ◊ Press cuttings, promotional material or photographs to give a flavour of the nominated work

Do not overload the judges with material. Make what you send in really count!